Denison SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Denison University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1330

The average composite SAT score for admitted Denison University freshman is 1330 out of 1600. Denison students have the 127th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1330 is in the 90th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1230 to 1430

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1230 to 1430. The 75th percentile score is 1430 while the 25th percentile score is 1230.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Denison but we estimate it to be around a 1130 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 680

The average score for Denison students on the math portion of the SAT is 680 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 620 and the 75th percentile score 740.

Average SAT Reading Score 650

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 610 to 690 and the average score for Denison University students is 650.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

28 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Denison University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Denison University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 28.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.76.

Can I get into Denison with a 1430 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1430 or higher is very competitive at Denison and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 42% or higher but admission is competitive.

Can I get into Denison with a 1330 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1330 to 1420 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 28% to 41%.

Can I get into Denison with a 1230 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1230 to 1320 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 17% to 27% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Denison with a 1130 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1130 to 1220 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 16% chance of admission to Denison. SAT scores below 1130 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Denison University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	69%
1590	67%
1580	66%
1570	64%
1560	63%
1550	61%
1540	60%
1530	58%
1520	57%
1510	55%
1500	54%
1490	52%
1480	50%
1470	49%
1460	47%
1450	46%
1440	44%
1430	42%
1420	41%
1410	39%
1400	38%
1390	36%
1380	35%
1370	33%
1360	32%
1350	31%
1340	29%
1330	28%
1320	27%
1310	25%
1300	24%
1290	23%
1280	22%
1270	21%
1260	20%
1250	19%
1240	18%
1230	17%
1220	16%
1210	15%
1200	14%
1190	14%
1180	13%
1170	12%
1160	12%
1150	11%
1140	10%
1130	10%